Sweet Potato Bread
If you're looking for a warm, comforting, and super delicious treat, look no further than sweet potato bread! This recipe blends the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with warm spices, making each slice a cozy hug for your taste buds. Whether you're enjoying it for breakfast, as a snack, or as a side with dinner, this sweet potato bread is sure to be a new favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes about 2 medium sweet potatoes—You can substitute with canned sweet potato puree if you want to save time!
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or raw sugar for a rustic touch
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil for a touch of tropical flavor
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour can use whole wheat flour for a healthier version
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger optional, for a little zing!
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or raisins totally optional but recommended!
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C): It’s super important to start with a hot oven for that perfect bake.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: If you're using fresh sweet potatoes, peel and chop them into chunks, then boil them in water until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain, let them cool, and then mash until smooth. If using canned puree, just scoop it out and you’re good to go!
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well combined. It should look nice and creamy!
- Combine the dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. This will help distribute the baking powder and baking soda evenly throughout your bread.
- Bring it all together: Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula or wooden spoon. Be gentle; you don’t want to overmix. Just mix until everything is combined. If you’re adding nuts or raisins, mix them in now!
- Prepare your loaf pan: Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. Make sure it’s ready for that sweet mixture!
- Pour and smooth: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Pop it in the oven and let it bake away for about 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Your kitchen will smell like a dream!
- Cool time: Once it’s done, take it out and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Patience is key! (But I know it’s hard!)
- Slice and enjoy: Once completely cool, slice it up and enjoy a piece (or two!). It’s delightful on its own, but you can also slather on some butter or cream cheese for an extra treat!